PBP: FAC - Coventry City FC vs Manchester United FC - April 21, 2024 [R]

Ruud v.Nistelrooy 10 · Apr 19, 2024

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Competition: Football Association Cup
Venue: Wembley
Time: 15:30 (BST), 10:30 (EST)
Channels: BBC One(UK), BBC Sport Web(UK), MUTV(UK), ESPN+(US), Sportsnet World(Canada), ESPN Caribbean(JA), SuperSport Premier League ROA(Zambia), SuperSport Máximo 1(Zambia)

Coventry City injuries: Sakamoto (back)
Manchester United injuries: Lindelöf (hamstring), Evans (muscle), Varane (foot), Martínez (calf), Shaw (muscle) Malacia (knee - permanent?), McTominay (knock), Antony (knock), Martial (groin)

Coventry City Rovers last 6: W-W-L-W-L-L
Manchester United last 6: W-W-D-L-D-D

Coventry City last result: 3-0 away deafeat to Birmingham (CHA)
Manchester United last result: 2-2 away draw with Bournemouth (EPL)

Last Encounter: 0-2 home loss at Old Trafford (LC Sep 2007)

Coventry City last starting XI (4-2-3-1):
Collins, Bidwell, Kitching, Thomas, Latibeaudiere, Sheaf, Torp, Wright, Palmer, van Ewĳk, Simms

Manchester United last starting XI (4-2-3-1):
Onana, Dalot, Kambwala, Maguire, Wan-Bissaka, Casemiro, Mainoo, Rashford, Fernandes(c), Garnacho, Højlund

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your scream sounds like a pathetic war cry

Ruud v.Nistelrooy 10 · Apr 19, 2024

by some miracle we still have a chance at a trophy, but also depending on the outcome of the other semi this is a route into the UEL if we do make the final

MizzouMUFC · Apr 19, 2024

It would be such a United thing to do for all the pundits and YT channels to discuss our chances against Chelsea or City just to lose to Coventry in the semis.

Also, this is the first time I can confidently say, if we lose this game ETH is gone. 100%.

Sofabloke · Apr 19, 2024

You know the squad availability has been in bad shape when it is good news that Maguire, McT and Antony have been declared as fit to play having overcome some injuries

Ruud v.Nistelrooy 10 · Apr 19, 2024

yea forgot to add that. last i heard Maguire wasn't confirmed.

looks like it is him and Kambwala then. can't wait to see the bench.

meanwhile, Álvaro Fernández in on Benfica's bench including the UEL QF

MizzouMUFC · Apr 20, 2024

Apparently Mount is injured again and is not traveling for this game.

So do we just have a knack for buying crocks or is our training/medical staff just this bad?

CybrSlydr · Apr 20, 2024

MizzouMUFC said: ↑

Apparently Mount is injured again and is not traveling for this game.

So do we just have a knack for buying crocks or is our training/medical staff just this bad?
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Romano confirming it's Mount, Amrabat, and Kambwala all injured and not playing against Coventry.

Also reporting that EtH is testing Casemiro as a CB since that means the only healthy CB we have is Maguire.

Ruud v.Nistelrooy 10 · Apr 20, 2024

well with the cheaters in the final now should we overcome Coventry City we would qualify for the UEL.

it's our only route into Europe anyway because clearly we won't even get into the UECL through merit in the league.

it would be hugely undeserved regardless

CybrSlydr · Apr 20, 2024

Ruud v.Nistelrooy 10 said: ↑

well with the cheaters in the final now should we overcome Coventry City we would qualify for the UEL.

it's our only route into Europe anyway because clearly we won't even get into the UECL through merit in the league.

it would be hugely undeserved regardless
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You don't qualify for Europe from the FA cup anymore if you're runner-up and the winner has already qualified.

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soc...ualify-europa-league/j0z19reeukewnx086stxc89g

"Do FA Cup winners qualify for the Europa League?
The winners of the FA Cup automatically secure a spot in the following season's Europa League group stages. However, their Premier League finish could also affect the qualification scenarios.

If the FA Cup winners finish inside the top four thereby qualifying for the UEFA Champions League — or fifth, which qualifies them for the Europa League — then the Europa League qualifying spot offered to the FA Cup winner will be reassigned to the next-highest-ranked Premier League team.

An FA Cup win has provided a backup for teams finishing outside the Premier League's European places in recent seasons."

CybrSlydr · Apr 20, 2024

No more cup runners-up in the UEFA Europa League In the club competitions, and more specifically the UEFA Europa League, the question of whether domestic cup runners-up should qualify if cup winners qualify for the UEFA Champions League was once again debated. Most national associations thought this rule should be changed so that the place reserved for the domestic cup winner would go to the best-placed club in the league championship that had not already qualified for a UEFA competition. This change should come into force from the 2015/16 season.

https://web.archive.org/web/2013102...Publications/02/01/17/30/2011730_DOWNLOAD.pdf

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Ruud v.Nistelrooy 10 · Apr 21, 2024

not sure if that actually came into effect so i will have to look but if it is i am wrong and stand corrected.

the overall point still remains that it would be our best option into Europe

Sofabloke · Apr 21, 2024

Casemiro CB and McT presumably #8 with Mainoi #6.

Presenting today's team selection! 📋🔴#MUFC || #FACup
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 21, 2024

MizzouMUFC · Apr 21, 2024

A high line with Casemiro at CB is a walking red card.

Deadtigers · Apr 21, 2024

MizzouMUFC said: ↑

A high line with Casemiro at CB is a walking red card.
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The extra time he gets to read and not have to chase back is going to be a benefit

SF19 · Apr 21, 2024

@CybrSlydr has it right from the looks of it

https://www.skysports.com/football/...qualify-for-european-football-for-next-season

If the winners of the FA Cup finish in the top five of the Premier League - and therefore qualify for the Champions League or Europa League through their league position - their Europa League spot for FA Cup glory will be passed down to the next-highest ranked Premier League side not competing in Europe.
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MizzouMUFC · Apr 21, 2024

Rashford attempts a cross field pass and it misses by 40 yards and goes out for a goal kick. He strolls back without a care. Fully checked out.

The Irish Rover · Apr 21, 2024

Man U's back 4
Dalot - Maguire - Casemiro - Wan-Bissaka

I'd say Coventry will fancy their chances against that backline, especially the CBs: no pace (Maguire and Casemiro), off-form (Casemiro), poor mobility (Maguire).

There's an upset in there.

MizzouMUFC · Apr 21, 2024

McT spacial awareness in midfield is just non existent. There are so many pockets available to operate in and McT insists on standing right next to a Coventry player to mark himself. Just a terrible footballer.

SF19 · Apr 21, 2024

Jason Wilcox looks happy to have his dream job.

MizzouMUFC · Apr 21, 2024

Rashford has to finish that. Good run and good ball by Cas.

SF19 · Apr 21, 2024

Bruno was a bit too clever for Rasmus. Even better ball from Cas. Route one again lol. Poor finish from Rashy.

The Irish Rover · Apr 21, 2024

Man U's back 4

Dalot - Maguire - Casemiro - Wan-Bissaka

It's also Man U's 28th different back 4 of the season.

Yes, you read that right.

Mainoo is the DM. He's a remarkable prospect but he'll need to have the game of his life today

MizzouMUFC · Apr 21, 2024

McT gives us the lead. Shit player but knows how to get on the end of the ball in the box.

Ruud v.Nistelrooy 10 · Apr 21, 2024

i'm surprised that ball went all the way through

The Irish Rover · Apr 21, 2024

MizzouMUFC said: ↑

McT spacial awareness in midfield is just non existent. There are so many pockets available to operate in and McT insists on standing right next to a Coventry player to mark himself. Just a terrible footballer.
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Coventry are a good team. Man U are good individually.

Good team --> Good individuals